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Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:19 PM

Jill Pendergast, sales coordinator, prices former belongings of Aretha Franklin for sale in Livonia, Mich., Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin says she's curious about exactly what former belongings of hers might be sold this weekend in suburban Detroit. Franklin said in a statement that she has no connection to Saturday's planned sale, which is offering clothing, shoes and household items. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)